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Central Bancompany, Inc. Q1 2026 Filing Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026. Central Bancompany, Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri, operating through its subsidiary, The Central Trust Bank. The company serves communities in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Colorado through 156 full-service branches. Operations are organized into three segments: Consumer Banking, Commercial Banking, and Wealth Management. As of May 10, 2026, the registrant had 239,768,162 outstanding shares.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Profitability Growth: Net income increased 17.2% year-over-year, driven by a 10.2% increase in net interest income and a 10.7% increase in noninterest income.
• Net Interest Income: Rose to $208.6 million, supported by a 13 basis point increase in net interest margin to 4.32% (4.36% FTE). This was driven by average earning asset growth of $1.3 billion and a repositioning of the investment portfolio into higher-yielding securities.
• Noninterest Income: Increased $6.3 million, primarily due to a 14.8% rise in fiduciary fees and an 18.2% increase in brokerage services. A one-time $1.7 million gain from the liquidation of the consumer lease portfolio also contributed.
• Expense Management: Noninterest expense rose 3.6% to $126.6 million, largely due to higher salaries and benefits and legal fees related to technology initiatives and public company status. However, the efficiency ratio improved to 46.3%.
• Asset Quality: Nonperforming loans increased to $52.1 million (0.45% of total loans) from $46.0 million, primarily due to one commercial relationship migrating to nonaccrual status. Net charge-offs decreased to $2.9 million (0.10% of average loans).
• Balance Sheet: Total deposits declined 2.5% from the prior quarter due to seasonal outflows of public funds. Investment securities grew 5.7% as the company redeployed cash into the portfolio.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Capital Actions: The company repurchased $31.6 million of common stock and paid $28.9 million in dividends during the quarter. The Board approved a new $50 million share repurchase plan in February 2026.
• Future Gains: The company expects to recognize a pre-tax gain of approximately $8 million in Q2 2026 from the exchange of Visa Class B-2 shares for Class B-3 and Class C shares.
• Pension Plan: The company initiated the termination of its defined benefit pension plan in Q1 2026, expecting a modest settlement gain upon completion later in the year.
• Interest Rate Risk: The company maintains a liability-sensitive position. A 200 basis point increase in rates is projected to increase Net Interest Income by 7.0% in Year 1, while a 200 basis point decrease would reduce it by 7.5%.
• Risk Factors: Key risks include general economic conditions, interest rate volatility, commercial real estate concentrations, cybersecurity threats, and the ability to manage liquidity and funding costs.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Visa Exchange Gain: Verify the timing and tax implications of the expected $8 million pre-tax gain from the Visa share exchange in Q2 2026.
• Commercial Real Estate Exposure: Review the concentration of non-owner-occupied CRE (28% of total loans) and the specific details of the commercial relationship that migrated to nonaccrual status.
• Deposit Stability: Assess the sustainability of deposit levels following the seasonal outflow of public funds and the reliance on wholesale funding (federal funds and repurchase agreements).
• Consumer Lease Portfolio: Confirm the finalization of the consumer lease portfolio sale and ensure no residual liabilities remain.
• Pension Termination: Monitor the progress of the defined benefit plan termination and the recognition of the anticipated settlement gain.